Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Placed.au is looking for a full time Head Chef for our client in Hughesdale, Victoria. This role is responsible for leading kitchen operations, developing menus, managing staff, and ensuring high-quality food production in a dynamic hospitality environment. Job Description

- Develop and monitor kitchen budgets, taking into account labour, ingredients, and equipment costs to ensure cost-efficiency without compromising quality.
- Design and update menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and profitability goals.
- Oversee the recruitment, training, and professional development of kitchen staff to maintain a high-performance team.
- Assign daily responsibilities and tasks to kitchen staff ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
- Supervise the preparation and final presentation of all dishes to ensure they meet brand and quality standards.
- Apply and teach advanced culinary techniques to support a high-quality, innovative menu offering.




- Inspect ingredients and completed dishes regularly to ensure they meet strict quality and consistency standards.
- Enforce rigorous adherence to health, hygiene, and food safety regulations in all kitchen processes.

Qualifications / Attributes

- Must hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher, or at least 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the qualification.
- Robust understanding of kitchen budgeting, cost control, and inventory management.
- Advanced culinary training and hands-on experience in a variety of cooking techniques.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Thorough knowledge of food safety and occupational health regulations.
- Creativity and passion for seasonal, quality-driven cuisine.

Salary Range $75,000 – $90,000 per annum excluding superannuation.

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